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Google Faces Antitrust Allegations Over Online Advertising Monopoly

Lawyers and legal assistants leave the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for a lunch break in the Department of Justice's antitrust trial against tech giant Google, Sept.

Google is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations of monopolistic conduct in the realm of online advertising technology. The trial, taking place in Alexandria, Virginia, is centered on Google's advertising technology and whether it constitutes an illegal monopoly.

The Justice Department and Google are set to present their closing arguments in the trial, with U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema expected to issue a ruling by the end of the year. If Google is found guilty of monopolistic behavior, further hearings will be held to determine appropriate remedies.

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